Updates

22 Dec 2025

NVIDIA joins US energy department Genesis mission to boost scientific discovery

The Genesis Mission aims to boost US scientific productivity, with NVIDIA contributing AI, robotics and high-performance computing.

22 Dec 2025

Android botnet Kimwolf infects nearly two million smart devices

A newly analysed Kimwolf botnet shows how compromised home devices are becoming tools for large-scale cyberattacks.

22 Dec 2025

How Microsoft is teaching AI to understand biological systems

AI at Microsoft Research is learning the language of biology, enabling protein design, precision medicine and personalised treatments beyond traditional one-size-fits-all healthcare.

22 Dec 2025

Global data center investment hits record $61bn

Analysts warn that unprecedented spending by AI firms, including OpenAI, raises concerns over long-term profitability despite potential for innovation.

22 Dec 2025

xAI could reach AGI by 2026 as the AI race intensifies

Growing competition in AI has pushed xAI to accelerate development, as Musk signals that AGI timelines may be closer than previously expected.

22 Dec 2025

Hedge funds and banks drive growth in crypto-ETF trading

Institutional adoption of Bitcoin and Ether ETFs is transforming the US crypto market, but regulatory and liquidity challenges remain.

22 Dec 2025

Samsung introduces upgraded AI-powered appliances at CES 2026

AI Vision upgrades enable automatic food recognition, simpler inventory management, and smart wine pairing, making everyday kitchen tasks more seamless and efficient.

22 Dec 2025

Ripple transforms cross-border payments with XRP

XRP acts as a bridge currency in RippleNet, providing liquidity and enabling near-instant settlement across multiple currencies and ledgers.

22 Dec 2025

EU moves to extend child abuse detection rules

Brussels wants to extend interim child protection rules until 2028, ensuring online services can continue detecting and reporting child sexual abuse material under existing safeguards.

22 Dec 2025

Mac users lose ChatGPT voice access in 2026

OpenAI has announced the removal of Voice functionality from its ChatGPT macOS app, citing plans to deliver more consistent voice experiences across platforms.